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AhDiNa Campground

41.1099° N / 122.0972° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
1 monitored site

Sites at this facility

Shown for reference. This facility is first-come, first-served; availability is determined on arrival, not online.
AhDiNa Campground

Sites shown for reference. This facility is first-come, first-served; availability is determined on arrival.

Reservation method
First-come, first-served

This facility does not offer advance online reservation inventory for Campsite Sniper to monitor, and Campsite Sniper cannot determine real-time physical vacancy. Sites are claimed in person on arrival.

01 · Reservation Method · Sep 18 – Nov 1, 2026

1 monitored site: 1 first-come, first-served.

First-come, first-served — no advance reservations

AhDiNa Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved in advance (tracked window Sep 18 – Nov 1, 2026). Campsite Sniper does not have real-time on-site vacancy information for this facility — visitors claim sites in person on arrival. If Recreation.gov ever lists online inventory here, Campsite Sniper's hourly snapshot will pick it up.

About AhDiNa Campground

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Facilities

Description: Located on the Lower McCloud River at an elevation of 2300 feet, this remote campground has 16 sites with tables and fire rings, flush toilets, and drinking water. The dirt access road from Lake McCloud is very rough and rocky. Low clearance vehicles, trailers, and RVs are not advised. 14 day limit. $10 per night. No reservations. Generally open May 01- November 1st.

According to local lore the site's name is derived from the first two initials of the first names of the three daughters of one of the previous owners. It is pronounced "Uhdeenuh". One word, soft 'A' hard 'E'.

Natural Features

Features: This campground is situated on an historic site used by Native American tribes and various land owners over the years, including the families of Whittier, Fitzhugh, and William Randolph Hearst. Visitors can explore and identify the remains of several buildings, foundations, rock walls, and an orchard that still produces fruit. The Lower McCloud River is a world renown native trout fishery which makes this camp a favorite for anglers. California Fish and Game regulations for this section of river allow only the use of artificial lures with barbless hooks.

Nearby Attractions

AH-DI-NA (2,200' elevation) The PCT, running east from AH-DI-NA campground, parallels the McCloud River but remains well above it with only infrequent views of the river. The river has carved a steep, impressive canyon along this stretch of the trail. It is an enjoyable 2.5 mile hike to Ash Camp. Bald Mountain ridge is a 4.5 mile uphill climb to the west of AH-DI-NA Campground. The trail passes through an oak and Douglas fir forest and a variety of wildlife may be observed. Directions: Follow the road signs to AH-DI-NA Campground 16 miles south of the town of McCloud. The trail crosses the road 0.5 miles north of the campground. Ash Camp (2,400' elevation) AH-DI-NA Campground is a 2.5 mile hike to the west of Ash Camp. To the east, Grizzly Peak is a steady 10 mile uphill climb. This section passes through the Butcherknife Creek and Deer Creek drainages before it tops out along the Grizzly Peak ridge system at 6,000'.

1 monitored siteFirst-come, first-servedNo hookups

Getting there

From the McCloud Ranger Station, turn right on SR 89. Go approximately 1/4 mile to the left turn lane. Turn left and go approximately 10 miles to Lake McCloud. Stay on the paved road the goes around the lake. In 3 miles there will be a sign for AH-DI-NA. Turn right onto the dirt road (distance of 4 miles) and drive uphill to the top and continue down the other side. AH-DI-NA is on the left. Road is very rough. Trailers and motorhomes are not advised.

Cultural ActivitiesFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHunting

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at AhDiNa Campground?

AhDiNa Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved in advance. Campsite Sniper does not have real-time on-site vacancy information for this facility; visitors claim sites in person on arrival.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 17:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

First-come, first-served

This facility does not offer advance online reservation inventory for Campsite Sniper to monitor, and Campsite Sniper cannot determine real-time physical vacancy. Sites are claimed in person on arrival. For arrival rules, season dates and current conditions, check the facility's page on Recreation.gov.

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